Gilbert Picq, Chablis Vosgros other_regions compact and first finish where

compact and first finish where a hint of acid tang arises

very long and balanced finale as the only nit is a hint of warmth

crushed herbs and notes of red and black cherries

vinified with 50% whole clusters)

indeed the mouthfeel of the middle weight flavors is chiseled though the tannins shaping the short finish are grippy and serrated

Gilbert Picq, Chablis Vosgros other_regions compact and first finish where(from 40+ year old vines aged in 100% stainless). Once again there is a plethora of Chablis elements suffusing the aromas of crushed fennel, iodine, mineral reduction, quinine and citrus confit. There is outstanding density and evident power to the larger scaled flavors that possess plenty of sappy dry extract that also buffers the firm acid spine shaping the impressively long and complex finale. As is usually the case, this isnt especially refined,